Our Placer County 4-H youth are very talented riders and win a number of division awards and classes in the state competitions each year.
Every year the Placer County 4-H Horse Coordinator Group hosts a Fair Show in May. In addition to earning show awards, this show allows riders to qualify for the California State Classic and California State Fair.
The California State Classic has large and competitive classes. Winning 1st (Champion) or 2nd (Reserve Champion) is a big accomplishment, and Placer County had 24 Class Champions and 10 Class Reserve Champions! In addition to the Division Champions, two others won Class Champion or Reserve Champion.
At the California State...
15 to 20 years ago a national fabric store used a promotion they named “Warm Up America”. It challenged the youth to make afghan blankets they would give to those in need of warmth. Jennifer Washman lead this program on a 4-H County level. This service project continued throughout the years with different groups. The women at the Senior Centers knitted and crocheted squares that were used to make the blankets. Then, 4-H'ers assembled the blankets. Over the years, hundreds of blankets have been distributed throughout California. Years ago, when Haiti was hit with a devastating earthquake, a shipment of 100+ blankets was sent to them. The blankets have touched lives and comforted people of all ages. The ladies at the senior...
